Designed for hospital and community health care professionals who support breastfeeding mothers. Gain up to date knowledge and skill in breastfeeding support and awareness of current issues in lactation. There is a strong emphasis on physiology, critical appraisal, evidence based practice, research and management of breastfeeding dyad and family. Program, approved by the international Lactation Education, Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC), and is designed to meet IBCLC curriculum standards required for eligibility to write the IBLC examination.

A Letter of Recognition outlining courses, course hours, and LEAARC approval is available to students who successfully complete the program.

Prepare to write the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Examination to become a certified lactation consultant

Specialization increases potential to find employment working in some capacity with breastfeeding dyad and families.

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Continuing Education Health and Nursing

Health Professionals currently working with or who plan to work with breastfeeding dyad and families in near future.

There are a number of ways to register. Visit our how to register page for more information. Clinical courses are designated (SA) and thus departmental approval is required for registration with proof of admission requirements.